Edmund Kugbila to have spinal surgery Friday

(8/3/14) Panthers guard Edmund Kugbila will undergo surgery Friday to repair cracks in his spinal cord, reports the Charlotte Observer. The 2013 fourth-round pick is out for the year.

Edmund Kugbila out for the year

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(7/24/14) Panthers guard Edmund Kugbila needs back surgery and will be out for the year, reports the Charlotte Observer. Kugbila missed last season with a hamstring injury.

Edmund Kugbila suffers a setback

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(7/24/14) Panthers guard Edmund Kugbila suffered a setback in his rehab from a hamstring injury and has not been cleared for the start of training camp, ESPN reported. Kugbila missed all of last year with the hamstring problem.

Edmund Kugbila to miss 2013 season

Edmund Kugbila suffers setback with hamstring injury

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(8/26/13) Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said Sunday offensive lineman Edmund Kugbila suffered a setback with his hamstring injury, according to NFL.com.

"We're concerned about the hamstring still," Rivera said. "We're going to bring him along a little bit slower than we had planned. A little disappointing, obviously, because he's got some ability and some promise."